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TOWING LAWS: What is the new tachograph law about towing?  (FAQs)
Since 1-5-06 all new vehickes registered since that date towing for hire or reward with a gross train weight of 3,500 kg are required to have a tamper-proof digital tachograph which uses a credit card-type record to monitor driving hours and journey times. Additionally all vehicles first registered from 1996 not previously fitted with a tachograph, but now used for towing for hire or reward with a gross train weight of 3,500 kg are also required to be fitted with a digital tachograph.
TOWING: Can you give me some general tips about towing?  (FAQs)
(Kindly supplied by Sid Seabrook) 1) Sadly car dealers are useless for towing advice. Wonderful car for towing. 2) Go back to the caravan dealer for some advice. Wonderful van for towing. 3) Join the Caravan Club ( www.caravanclub.co.uk ) and chat to their Technical Dept giving them the specific figures obtained in next para.
Review: Thule Easyfold XT 2 933 bike carrier rack (productReview)
Fitting the carrier is easy; you simply lower it onto the tow ball and then adjust a dial on the rack until it fits the mounting. When coupled, you close the tightening handle and lock it to the tow bar with a key that's included with the rack. The 13-pin socket is easy to set-up - you simply plug it in - and this relays the vehicle’s braking and indicators to the lights that are attached to the bike rack.
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There are also folding compartments ideal for tools, maps and anything else. Thule Easyfold XT 2 The Thule Easyfold XT 2 is a tow bar mounted bike rack that's designed to carry two bikes or a single electric eBike safely and securely. Unlike some of its rivals, the Easyfold XT comes fully assembled and doesn’t require any tools to set it up.
Car specs, prices, performance figures and dimensions (Article)
We list everything from insurance groups and road tax bands, to dimensions, power, acceleration figures, performance, acceleration, boot sizes and towing weights. So if you're after mpg figures on a car, 0-62mph times, top speeds, kerbweights or how big a boot is in litres and list prices, you will find all those specs listed here. We'll even tell you if it comes with a proper spare wheel.
Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
Also check the tyres for uneven wear caused by poor alignment. If it’s got a tow bar, ask what it’s been towing, and how frequently. It’s a capable tow car, but even so, towing it does add more strain and increase the wear on the drivetrain. Check the oil, if the light on the dash has come on then you could already be too late.
Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
With plenty sold you won’t be short of choice, and with many used as family cars rather than working vehicles even at this price point you can afford to be picky regarding condition. Those used commercially will inevitably have led a tougher life, but the Navara’s towing capability is a draw for many buyers, so ask what it’s towed if there’s a towbar fitted. Around the £5000 mark you’ll be spoilt for choice, so bargain hard and look for the lowest miles and best maintained.
Review: Michelin Fit2Go Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (productReview)
The TPMS setup is suitable for cars, vans and motorhomes - as well as for those towing caravans, horseboxes and light-duty trailers. A slightly different Michelin TPMS setup is available for motorbikes too. What's it like?
Top 10: Camping essentials for your car 2023 (Article)
Erde Classic 102.2 Trailer - £280 If you have a small car then fitting all of your camping gear in might prove tricky, particularly if you have children. A little trailer like this is the ideal solution – it’s light and small enough to be towed by drivers with a basic category B licence, plus it can be towed even by little, low-powered hatchbacks. This affordable trailer is the smallest in Erde’s comprehensive range and it does require home assembly, but that should be easy for most DIY savvy people.
Top 10: Lego sets for older children 2023 (Article)
The basic set includes a motorised engine car with 10-speed Bluetooth remote control, a log wagon and crane wagon with extendable boom plus a container wagon with loading hooks and room for pallets, with plenty of appealing details like the pantograph and driver’s cabin. 32 track pieces are included, as well as accessories like the money transport truck complete with gold bars and cash. Technic 6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck The higher price of this 6x6 truck compared to similar Technic models is justified by the complexity - not only is it a 2-in-1 model that can be rebuilt as a research explorer vehicle, but it also comes with twin power functions.
Review: TomTom Go Camper (productReview)
What is it? A TomTom sat nav for camper van drivers and those towing a caravan. This means you get all of the route and traffic features of the standard TomTom, with the peace of mind that the Go Camper won't take you on a route that will leave you stuck down a small road that isn't suitable for the weight and/or size of your van.
Top 10: Best sat navs for motorhomes (Article)
You could opt for CoPilot’s excellent ‘Caravan’ mobile app, which is designed specifically for those towing a caravan or driving a motorhome. It supports offline maps, meaning you don’t have to rely on a mobile signal, and plots routes based on your vehicle’s size and load. You also get European maps with lifetime updates, speed limit indications and alerts, a vast points of interest database and a route planning tool.
Top 10: Car-related “movers and shakers” from Amazon (Article)
They attach to car door mirrors and give a wider field of view, which is handy if you have something on tow but you don’t want to have mirror extenders. Equally, they’re useful in everyday driving, helping to reduce blind spots and providing a nice clear picture of the kerb when parking. They’re very cheap and can give an extra confidence boost when learning to drive or if you find parking tricky.
Review: Thule 991 RaceWay 2 bicycle carrier (productReview)
Swedish firm Thule is probably best known for its roof boxes but it also produces a huge range of carriers for everything from kayaks to snow boards. Plus of course bicycle carriers, including roof mounted and tow bar fit racks. The RaceWay is a rear mounted carrier that comes in two version - so fit either two or three bikes - but it's an expensive carrier retailing at £280. Shop around and you will find it cheaper though.
Cheap van insurance for builders, plumbers and electricians explained (Article)
Also keep an eye out for the compulsory excess on top of anything you decide to pay voluntarily, as this will also be deducted from any claim. Does your van have a tow bar? Will you be transporting expensive equipment? Ensure it is added to the policy, as the coverage might have a financial limit when it comes to the trailer contents. Anything else I need to know?
Best new vans for 2018 (Article)
Based on alliance partner Nissan’s Navara pick-up, the new Alaskan will be a natural fit into the Renault commercial vehicle line-up, where a truck has been notable by its absence for quite some time. The Alaskan will tow up to 3.5 tonnes and boast a one-tonne payload. Ssangyong Musso On sale: Late 2018 An all-new version of the Ssangyong Musso is expected before 2018 is out, and while the current model (pictured) is very much a niche player, those that own them tend to like to them.
Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
Michelin Fit2Go Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded.
Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
Michelin Fit2Go Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded.
Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
Michelin TPMS An aftermarket TPMS is a useful investment for those with older vehicles that don't offer in-built tyre pressure monitoring systems - as well for those who want to keep an eye on towed trailers, horseboxes or the like. Much like a dash camera , it's much better to have the device and not need it than wish you'd had it after a tyre blows out and leaves you stranded.
Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
. Pick-up of the Year - Nissan Navara The standard by which all other pick-ups should be judged , the Nissan Navara is the go-to workhorse for Honest John Van readers. Boasting huge carrying and towing capacities, the Navara also sets new standards for economy with Nissan advertising a remarkable 46.3mpg. Small Van of the Year - Ford Transit Connect One of the most versatile vans you can buy, the Ford Transit Connect has proven its metal at the Honest John Awards by claiming the Small Van of the Year.